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Barnesville Elementary School vs. Dorothy Dodds Elementary School

Should you attend Barnesville Elementary School or Dorothy Dodds Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Barnesville Elementary School
310 5th St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
4400 24th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Barnesville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Barnesville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-4
Total Students
496 students
624 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barnesville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barnesville Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barnesville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barnesville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Barnesville Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moorhead Area School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#239 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
#882 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barnesville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in MN)
52%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barnesville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Barnesville Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barnesville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Barnesville Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barnesville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Barnesville Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Barnesville Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dorothy Dodds Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
56
103
Grade 1 Students
74
160
Grade 2 Students
72
118
Grade 3 Students
77
125
Grade 4 Students
73
118
Grade 5 Students
76
-
Grade 6 Students
68
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Barnesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Barnesville Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barnesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Barnesville Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barnesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Barnesville Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barnesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Barnesville Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barnesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Barnesville Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barnesville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Barnesville Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barnesville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Barnesville Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barnesville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Barnesville Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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